1st Pregnancy

Baby Shower Gifts?

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Oct18mum2b wrote:

I am at a baby shower next week for one of my best friends, i want to get them something lovely but I am so clueless what to buy.... I am a terrible gift picker. Can anyone help with what to give? (its their first baby too and they don't know the gender)

If she has a registry, definitely go by that. I know when I made my registry, I put a lot of time and thought into it because I was hoping to get essentials and not a bunch of random stuff that would take up space.

If she doesn't have a registry, I personally like to stick to essential items like soap/shampoo, lotion, diapers, wipes, diaper rash cream... onesies or zipper pajamas... wash cloths, towels, receiving blankets, burp cloths, bibs... Just to give you an idea! If you're wanting to do something more personal, you can find lots of great gifts on Etsy.

My mother in law is amazing with gifts, and for showers she does a gift basket of essentials (lotion, diapers, wipes, etc.). It may not be the cute onesie that makes everyone go “awww” at the shower, but the stuff is sure to be used (and still very appropriate for a shower when packaged together as a basket). Too often people pick the cute things off the registry and ignore the “boring” essentials - but they’re called essentials for a reason!

Clothes, sleep sacks/swaddles, books, and diapers are always a winner. What I frequently get for my friends (if they don't have a registry or I procrastinated too long to order from it) is a book and clothing (usually something in the 3-6 month size range)

I like to buy up a bunch of small items from the registry like bath stuff, nail clippers, that sort of small essentials and then add something cute like shoes, headband, and maybe a little toy or book, those could be on the registry or just something cute I find :)

Buy off the registry and stay away from the clothes! & throw in some diapers. I got TOOO many clothing items at my shower and as much as I appreciate it, I would’ve rather gotten essentials from my registry.

I like to buy stuff for when they're a bit older. Sippy Cups, Spoons, Plates and BowlsI make gift baskets adding in some socks or shoes, some books, soothers, bottle cleaner and of coarse a few cute outfits and receiving blankets.

When in doubt I buy diapers and baby wipes, you seriously can never have enough baby wipes according to my gal pals that already have kids. Also ask her where she is registered for gifts, she likely has made a list of things she wants/ needs for baby.

Essentials! Even things like baby bowls and spoons, they won’t need them yet obviously but I loved getting them so we don’t have to worry later! Or little things like diaper creams and bath essentials.

Some of my favorite buys that I still use almost every day or at least often enough to justify buying: Milk Snob nursing cover (great just as car seat or grocery cart cover if she isn’t BFing), baby bum diaper cream applicators - buy the smaller ones that come in a 2pk and carrying case on amazon (one for diaper bag and one for at home), halo sleep sacks with wings for 0-3mo baby and without wings for 3-6mo baby+ (due to rolling on side/rolling over in sleep), boppy and cover, fisher price piano play mat (this is a MUST HAVE for everyone!!!! My baby will lay and play on this thing for literally 20+mins. It’s the only way I get things done around the house now at 13wks), sea Dreams soother for crib, a soft lovey, book(s) that you’ve signed, babysense video monitor ($79 on amazon), kindred bravely nursing pjs set (sooooo comfy and soft), fuzzy robe, portable changing pad, diapers are ALWAYS welcomed, A+D diaper ointment (orange container not blue), cheap coffee maker lol... I’m sure I could think of more but that’s off of the top of my head!

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